How will a strong showing from Republicans this election affect the budget process?
CQ Budget, Ep. 176
While votes are still being counted in close races, Democrats are beginning to grapple with the likelihood of a narrow House majority and continued Republican control of the Senate. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt talks with House Budget Chairman John Yarmuth, D-Ky., about how the election results will impact next year’s budget process.
Show Notes:
- How the election may impact the spending process
- House losses all have come on Democratic side so far
- Coronavirus relief bill, omnibus spending on tap, McConnell says
- Democrats’ path to Senate majority narrows with GOP wins
- Close presidential election boosts chances for litigated outcome